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The PCC Sustainability Committee is a dedicated volunteer group of faculty, staff, and students committed to promoting sustainable practices across our college. Our mission is to integrate sustainability into every aspect, from facility operations to curriculum development and campus environment. We aim to foster resource efficiency and environmental responsibility through awareness programs and hands-on activities. Join us in our efforts like the Energy Awareness Challenge and Earth Day Fair, and help create a more sustainable future at Pitt Community College.
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PCC Sustainability Committee Continuing and Expanding A Sustainable Initiative
Who are we? • We are a volunteer group composed of faculty, staff, and students who have an interest in participating in PCC's sustainability mission and vision.
Our Mission: • We are committed to integrating sustainable practices into every facet of the college. This includes facility operations, curriculum, professional development, and the student environment • Our Vision: • Initiate and support resources, programs, and events that increase awareness and participation in activities that increase resource efficiency and environmental responsibility.
What is sustainability? • Global View:Brundtland Report Paraphrased - 1987: - "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” • To my grandparents it was simply a common sense lifestyle…….
Pitt Community College is committed to the thoughtful and conservative use of resources, balancing today’s needs with those of future generations. • The PCC Sustainability Committee encourages our campus and the community to: • · Take Responsibility • · Waste Less • · Reduce, Reuse, Recycle • · Support Local Businesses • · Think Long Term
Sustainable Practices at PCC • Weatherization Program • PCC is currently offering ARC 210, Introduction to Sustainable Design and several other courses. • PCC Solar Lab-Solar Lab used in our Introduction to Sustainable Design course • Greenhouse and Horticulture Program • Nature Trail Offers- Hands-On Lab-PCC Science Classes • Earth Day Fair-Wednesday APRIL 17th 2013 • Expanded Recycling Efforts-Ongoing • Energy Awareness Challenge-Take the Pledge!
Sustainability Committee: Future Goals • Educate & communicate sustainability message-Continue the Energy Awareness Campaign. • Comprehensive recycling program including dedicated material containers for both interior and exterior • Substantiated reduction in energy use per square foot. – Resources are shrinking but school population and use is expanding! • Support the completion of the “STARS” report-AASHE • Involvement in future building design and improvements
Thank You!! Join The Committee! • We Appreciate the work of all veteran committee members and continue to need their guidance and assistance! • We welcome new members • Student members • Faculty (all departments should be represented) • Staff (all departments should be represented) Spread the Word!!!!
Contact the Committee: Contact: Chair: Donna Bivans dbivans@email.pittcc.edu Co-Chair: Daniel Thomas dthomas@email.pittcc.edu Event Coordinator: Samantha Chauncey sachauncey@email.pittcc.edu